Sight and Light

Over the past week we have been studying sight and light.
First, we looked at eye structure. I learnt that there are many different parts inside the eye that control the way we see. I also learnt all the different name for the different parts of the eye.
We looked at diffraction and refraction. I found out that diffraction means to force light through little slits to create a rainbow out the other side. And that refraction means to bend light.
I also learnt that the three primary light colours are green blue and red. And if you mix all colours you will get white light. You can also get the colour cyan from mixing green and blue, and magenta when you mix red and blue. 
We also looked at glasses or spectacles and how they effect the way we see. I learnt that they help us see better in many different ways, like reading small text and helping us focus on things better.
I also found out that the most common eye disease in New Zealand is Related Macular Degeneration Disease. Which causes blind spots in your vision.
Finally, we looked at colour blindness. I am not colour blind my self but I know that the most common type affects the way you see green and red. If you are unsure whether you are colour blind or not. There are many quick online tests which can determine whether you are colour blind. Here is an example: Colour blind test 
Overall I really enjoyed the research we did and found it really interesting.

Observing Reactions

A few weeks ago we observed some reactions. Mrs Malaulau created this presentation so that we could document our work. I learnt that when a substance turns jelly like it is called precipitate. I also learnt that acids dissolve metals which causes fizzing. Finally I learnt that vinegar does not have a scientific element name.

Periodic Table

Over the past few weeks we have been studying the periodic table of elements. Mrs Malaulau made a presentation so we can learn more about the first twenty elements. We also had to memorise the first twenty so it was easier to study them. I learnt that there are multiple different types of elements such as metals, non metals and metalloids. I also learnt that every element was discovered at a different time. Finally I learnt that there are only two liquids in the whole periodic table.

Womens Suffrage Project - A Letter from the PM, Jacinda Adern

Last term we did a project celebrating the 125th anniversary of womens suffrage. We had to interview a woman we look up to, so we decided to interview our Prime Minister, Jacina Adern. We emailed her and asked if we could interview her. We knew she would probably be busy so we send our questions as well. Then four weeks later we received a reply.
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